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1.  What should I expect at my first Acupuncture appointment?

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On your first visit:

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• We'll review your intake paperwork

• Take your pulses (I'll do this at each appointment)

• look at your tongue (I'll also do this at each appointment)

• Insert Acupuncture needles

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2.  Why do you take my pulses? Do I have more than one pulse?

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On each wrist there are three areas I check. In Chinese, these are called the Cun, Guan and Chi positions. Each position corresponds to a different organ system. When I take your pulses, I am looking to see how fast your pulse is, and the level of depth of each pulse in the three positions. Is the pulse deep? Shallow? Midlevel? What does it feel like? It's diagnostic of your body's health.

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3.  Why do you look at my tongue?

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The tongue is another indicator of your body's health.  When I look at it, I'm looking at the color, shape, size, and a variety of other factors.  I'm also looking at your tongue's coating! All of these are important, and help me to determine and confirm a diagnosis.

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4.  What should I wear to my appointments?

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Please wear loose clothing that can easily be pulled up to knees and elbows.

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5.  How many treatments will I need?

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This depends on your condition.  Acute conditions typically require fewer treatments than chronic conditions.  Most patients receive treatments once or twice a week until the condition is managed,

and then return once or twice a month for maintenance.

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6.  Is Acupuncture painful?

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Most patients say that Acupuncture is painless.  Those who experience some discomfort say it’s worth it because of the relief they feel afterwards!  Some common sensations experienced are a heavy feeling, tingling, warmth, or a “bouncing” of energy as qi flows through the body’s meridians.  Most people feel relaxed, and some even fall asleep!

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7.  Can Acupuncture help with the pain from a car accident?

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Absolutely! The sooner you begin Acupuncture treatments after a car accident, the more quickly         Acupuncture can provide relief from the accident’s aftereffects.

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8.  What conditions can Acupuncture treat?

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What conditions can it not treat? ;) Here are just a few of the conditions I've treated. 

If you have a condition not listed here, call me and ask!

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• Autoimmune diseases

• Weight loss/weight gain

• Diabetes

• Dysmenorrhea (painful cycles)

• Migraines/headaches

• Low back pain/sciatica

• Pain of all types

• PTSD

• Costochondritis

• Stress​

• Anxiety/Depression

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      The list goes on…

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9.  How much is Acupuncture at Enchantment Acupuncture?

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Your first treatment, which includes a consultation, is $100.

Future treatments are $80.

     

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10.  What is Cupping, and what is it used for?

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Cupping is typically used for pain.  A cup is placed over the painful area and suction is applied to bring energy stagnation to the surface and relax the muscles and tendons.

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11.  What is Facial Cupping, and how often can I receive it?

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Facial Cupping is exactly what it sounds like - cupping for the face! Smaller cups, applied to the face, help promote blood circulation and aid in the collagen regeneration. For optimal results, facial cupping should be performed every 72 hours.